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Amie vs Marvel

Amie logo

Amie

Calendar & Time Management

The joyful productivity app

From
Free
Rated
-
Marvel logo

Marvel

Design Tools

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amie and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Amie and Marvel differ
AttributeAmieMarvel
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsMacos, Ios, WebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryCalendar & Time ManagementDesign Tools
Founded20202013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amie

  • Combined calendar and todos
  • Scheduling links
  • Smart suggestions
  • Beautiful design
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Google Calendar
  • Todoist
  • Linear

Only in Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amie

  • Recording meetings and generating summaries and action itemsnot Marvel
  • Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Marvel
  • Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Marvel
  • Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Marvel

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Amie
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Amie
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Amie
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot Amie

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amie

  • Runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
  • Pricing is not published on the product page

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

Pricing, plan by plan

Amie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calendar
    • Basic to-dos
    • Integrations
  • Pro$10/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

Which should you pick?

Choose Amie if

  • You need combined calendar and todos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Ios, Web.
  • You also want scheduling links.

Choose Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.

Questions people ask

Is Amie or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amie or Marvel?
Amie starts at Free and Marvel at Free.
Does Amie or Marvel run on more platforms?
Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Amie for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Amie best used for?
Amie is most often used for recording meetings and generating summaries and action items, joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles, turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasks, pushing notes into notion, hubspot, pipedrive or linear. Of those, recording meetings and generating summaries and action items and joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles are not what Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can Amie do that Marvel cannot?
Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions.

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